article thumbnail

Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

Family Balance Sheet

The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. Develop a system.

article thumbnail

WIS, WWA | $149 and I’m not pressed

The Frugal Girl

I can only be pressed about so many things at one time, and right now, my grocery spending is not it. What We Ate Saturday Domino’s had sent me a “free emergency pizza” (I think lots of people got these, because my friend Katy blogged about getting this offer as well!), so I redeemed it that night.

Press 205
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! How to Save Money on Groceries. Look for grocery clearance.

article thumbnail

Grocery Budget Challenge | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

My successes: My February grocery budget was $450 and I am happy to say that I stayed within our budget. I found it easier to keep a tab on my grocery spending and I’m going to continue to use cash. When life gets hectic, sometimes our best meal planning intentions just don’t work out and we need to be prepared.

Budgeting 124
article thumbnail

How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Thaw as needed.

article thumbnail

25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. How much can you save just by cutting out non-essential spending? Challenge yourself to question your purchases and spending through out the month and see how much you can save. ” Trust me, YOU WILL SURVIVE!